Ricardo Global Mobility Summit 2023

Bringing together like-minded changemakers from across the industry

This exclusive global summit brings together thought-leaders, decision makers, and industry disruptors from across the automotive sector to begin to imagine what the future of mobility looks like in 2035 and beyond.

Hear from expert panellists and dynamic keynote speakers and learn about important topics facing our industry today.

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Download the Convergence, Energy & Mobility Whitepaper from the Ricardo Global Mobility Summit. 

A world where technology is pivotal to our mobility is already a reality, but businesses must also be aware of the emerging challenges as the technology curve ascends at greater velocity. How can they navigate a future that is uncertain and shaped by a variety of different factors?

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Sessions on demand

Missed the Ricardo Mobility Summit event? Watch the panels and discussions on demand here.

Understanding Challenges In Energy

Presentation: Understanding challenges in energy and mobility in 2035

The future of mobility means never standing still. But where are we going, how will we get there and what challenges will we encounter on the way? Ricardo's Rimoon Agaiby - Head of Strategic Consultancy Germany gives us an insight into how, with so many competing theories and priorities, we can balance risks and opportunities in our long-range planning.

Julie Fream

In conversation with Julie Fream and Leslie Bednarz

Join Julie Fream, President and CEO at MEMA, and Leslie Bednarz, Strategy and M&A Leader at Faurecia Clean Mobility North America, FORVIA in conversation with Ricardo's Derek Schlonsky as they discuss navigating the increasing supply chain complexities.

Interview With Jeff Morrisson

In conversation with Jeff Morrison and Fred Gersdorff

Ricardo's Jamie Pitcairn sits down with General Motors' Jeff Morrison, Vice President Global Purchasing and Supply Chain and Fred Gersdorff, Socially Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chains Manager, to discuss the challenges of decarbonisation of operations, product and supply chain and how General Motors is rising to that challenge.

Interview With Ed Hightower

Interview with Edward Hightower

Join Marques McCammon as he interviews Edward Hightower, CEO at Lordstown Motors, about the role of start ups and new OEMs in a transport economy, the role of collaboration in the the industry and his journey to Lordstown Motors and his vision for the future.

Disrupt Or Be Disrupted

Panel: Disrupt or be disrupted

Join moderator Jeff Nichols, George Coates - Technical Director at WorldAutoSteel, Brian Durbin - Director Global Business Development at Tremec, Andy Lund - Chief Engineer of Zero Emission Vehicles at Toyota Motor North America, and Rocco Mezzatesta - SVP and CTO at Lion Electric, as they discuss the impact of disruptive technology on the future of the industry.

Accelerating Mass EV Adoption

Panel: Accelerating EV adoption

Join Yansong Chen, John Bennett - General Manager ePowertrains, at Cummins, Gina Lopez - Vice President of Supply Chain at Proterra, and Rocco Mezzatesta - SVP and CTO at Lion Electric, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding the mass adoption of electric vehicles including topics such as legislation, supply chain and infrastructure.

The Power Of Digital Transformation

Panel: The power of digital transformation

Join Adrian Schaffer, Brandy Goolsby - Director, Strategic Alliances and Solution Development at Wind RiverAaron Jefferson - VP Product at LuminarChristophe Marnat - Executive VP at ZF Group, and Chris Thomas - Co-Founder and Partner at Assembly Ventures, as they discuss the role of digital transformation in mobility transition.

The Role Of AI In The Future

Presentation: The role of AI in the future of mobility

Join Ricardo's Marques McCammon - Global Managing Director, Automotive and Industrial, as he discusses the role of artificial intelligence in the future of the automotive industry. He will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by this exciting technology and how it may change the landscape of the industry in the coming decade.

Meet the keynote speakers

Rimoon Agaiby

Rimoon Aigby

Head of Strategic Consultancy Germany

Marques McCammon

Marques McCammon

Global Managing Director Automotive & Industrial

Edward Hightower

Edward Hightower

CEO, Lordstown Motors

Meet the panelists speakers

Leslie Bednarz

Leslie Bednarz

Strategy & M&A Leader, Faurecia Clean Mobility North America, FORVIA

John Bennett

John Bennett

General Manager – ePowertrains, Cummins

George Coates

George Coates

Technical Director, WorldAutoSteel

Brian Durbin

Brian Durbin

Director Global Business Development, Tremec

Julie Fream

Julie Fream

President and CEO, MEMA

Brandy Goolsby

Fred Gersdorff

Socially Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chains Manager, General Motors

Brandy Goolsby

Brandy Goolsby

Director, Strategic Alliances & Solution Development, Wind River

Aaron Jefferson

Aaron Jefferson

Vice President Product, Luminar

Gina Lopez

Gina Lopez

Vice President of Supply Chain, Proterra

Andy Lund

Andy Lund

Chief Engineer of Zero Emission Vehicles, Advanced Product Planning Office, Advanced Mobility R&D, Toyota Motor North America

Christophe Marnat

Christophe Marnat

Executive Vice President, ZF Group

Rocco Mezzatesta

Rocco Mezzatesta

Senior Vice President & CTO, Lion Electric

Jeffrey Morrison

Jeffrey Morrison

Vice President Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors

Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas

Co-Founder & Partner, Assembly Ventures

Meet the moderators

Yansong Chen

Yansong Chen

Senior Vice President Electrification Strategy and Technology

Jeff Nichols

Jeff Nichols

Vice President Strategic Consulting

Jamie Pitcairn

Jamie Pitcairn

Technical Director for Circular Economy & Sustainability

Adrian Schaffer

Adrian Schaffer

President Emerging Mobility

Derek Schlonsky

Derek Schlonsky

Global President, Strategic Consulting

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